Men’s Health
BUMPS: Causes, Types and Prevention
Bumps which is known as Pseudofolliculitiesbarbae (PFB), is a common problem for people of colour including Africans, Caribbean, Afro Americans, and Hispanics. This problem is where the hair curves back into the skin due to the thick curly nature of the hair. This problem causes itching and tiny bumps that could later develop into big bumps, making the problem worse and cause unsightly darkening of the skin.
CAUSES OF BUMPS
Research has shown that the most common cause of bumps can be attributed to the use of infected and un-sterilised blades, clippers, bad and blunt clipper blades. Generally bumps are formed through inflammation of the hair follicle caused by any of the under listed factors:
Shortly after

The Amazing Beauty Secrets of Jute Leaf (Ewedu)
Recently, jute leaf (ewedu) has been raved about for a lot of things – as a stellar component in healthy eating, as Cleopatra’s beauty secret, as a potent anti-wrinkle and as a super food which is being incorporated into health products.
In Japan, dried jute leaves are even made into pills which women take as beauty supplements. In African and Middle Eastern countries where healthy eating is the norm, jute leaves are the main ingredients in mucilaginous and very slimy potherb called molokhiya.
Jute leaves, also known as Saluyot leaves in the western part of Nigeria, are used in the preparation of ewedu soup. Once ground, it’s got a slimy consistency just like okra. It’s a good source of fibre, low in calories but high in vitamins. In herba

Fashion & health (skin health)
HOW TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHY SKIN.
Protect yourself from the sun
One of the most important ways to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun. A lifetime of sun exposure can cause wrinkles, age spots and other skin problems — as well as increase the risk of skin cancer.
For the most complete sun protection you can do the followings:
• Apply sunscreen. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Apply sunscreen generously, and reapply every two hours — or more often if you're swimming or perspiring.
• Stay under the shade. Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun's rays are strongest.
• Put on protective clothing. Cover your skin with tightly woven long-sleeved shirts, long pants and wide-brimmed hats. Also consider laund

Hair Dye or Hair Die: which do you really want?
Why would anyone actually want to tell you the whole truth concerning the harmful effects (if any) concerning their ware or product when their livelihood depends on it? I truly do not see reasons why people should make use of hair dye today if only they knew the terrible side effects of some of these products. Well, some reasons they give are probably logical but some others are just not good enough – such reasons as fashion and style.
Evidences available from recent research findings show that hair dyes are dangerous; even when the hair is termed as the woman’s crowning glory we still have to be very careful about what we do to it. Yet both women and men are changing the colour of their hair more often than ever.
Hair dyeing is an act of

Hair Loss Sure Affects Women
On seeing a bald man walk past, most of us wouldn’t take a second glance. But would this be the case if a bald woman walked past? It is doubtful. Hair loss - although distressing - is generally more accepted in men, despite women accounting for 40% of all hair loss sufferers around. In this Spotlight, we look at the main causes of hair loss in women, the emotional toll it can take and why research is lagging behind in treatment for female hair loss.
The most common cause of hair loss in both men and women is androgenetic alopecia, also referred to as male or female pattern baldness. A hereditary condition, androgenetic alopecia is believed to be caused by dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which derives from the male hormone testosterone. An enzyme called Type2 5-a

How Herbs Can Be Used to Stem the Effects of Stress
by Morgan Nwanguma
Some group of herbs have been known to handle stress by elevating the body’s ability to cope with the day to day bombardments thereby making it possible for it to adapt to these pressures so that untold destruction is not wreaked on the body’s immune system. This group of herbs are known as adaptogens; they are nature’s miracle anti-stress and fatigue fighters. These herbs practically take care of your stress levels by fortifying your body and equipping it to deal with the impact of stressors.
Experts say that stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; stress also comes along with it a breakdown of your immune system and so you really need to fortify your immunity. According to Don Colber

Underwire Bra Could Be Harmful, Report Alerts
An under wire bra is a brassiere that utilizes a thin,semi-circular strip of rigid material fitted inside the brassiere fabric. The wire may be made of metal, plastic, or resin. It is sewn into the bra fabric and under each cup, from the center gore to under the wearer’s armpit. The wire helps to lift, separate, shape, and support a woman’s breasts. Many different brassiere designs incorporate an underwire, including shelf bras, demi bras, nursing bras, and bras built into other articles of clothing, such as tank tops, dresses and swimsuits.
The concept of an underwire can be traced to an 1893 patent that describes a breast supporting device using a rigid plate under the breasts for stability. The modern underwire bra was designed in the 1930

How to Prevent Breakouts after Shaving
Redness, bumps, zits, or irritation that appear after you’ve clear-cut your man forest could be caused by any number of problems. Here’s the good news: They’re all preventable.
The first question to ask: Are you using a razor? Bumps most commonly appear after shaving sensitive areas, either with bacteria-covered blades or a clogged cartridge that’s pulling the hairs as they cut. In either case, try disinfecting your blade with rubbing alcohol before and after your ‘scaping session. If it still persists, ditch your razor for clippers.
Trimming with scissors or with an electric clippers with a guard—the most surefire method—should leave you breakout free. But if bumps or redness persist, try using an astringent right after trimming to kill outside ge

Children and Obesity
There are a lot of worries that go along with having kids, something you learn quickly the first time you see your child careening down a steep hill on a skateboard with no helmet. As your life (and theirs) passes before your eyes, you may not have the wherewithal to be grateful your child is active (if reckless). However, more and more, obesity is becoming the most unsafe thing we can do to our children.
So, we’re fat, our kids are fat and we’ve got a big problem on our hands because obese kids usually become obese adults. These numbers may sound scary, but there is something you can do if you have a child who is overweight or obese. First, you need to educate yourself a little on the dangers of obesity for your child. Some of those dangers include:
Low self-este

World’s First Successful Penis Transplant Patient Resumes Intercourse.
As many as 250 men are estimated to lose their penises each year...
We decided to bring this report back to you because we really commend the efforts of these medical professionals whose efforts marked a significant breakthrough in penis transplant surgery situations. And more so, the young donor.
‘The heroes in all of this for me are the donor, and his family. They saved the lives of many people because they donated the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, skin, corneas, and then the penis.’ ;Professor Van der Merwe
The 21-year-old South African who underwent the world’s first successful penis transplant has been able to resume sexual relationship with his girlfriend.Prof. Frank Graewe, who took part in the nine-hour

The ‘Wonder’ Bitter Leaf
Bitter leaf (Vernoniaamygdalina) is a very homely plant which flourishes wherever it grows.
It is also known as Onugbu, among the Igbo, Shiwaka in Hausa, & Ewuro among the Yoruba, all in Nigeria.
Although this plant has been around for hundreds of years, only a few people know of its medicinal and healing properties.
Bitter leaf (Vernoniaamygdalina) as the name implies, is actually a bitter plant whose leaves, extracts, stems and barks are used for culinary, medicinal and curative purposes.
Vitamins in Bitter leaf includes; Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vit.B1 and Vit.B2.
Some of the health benefits of Bitter leaf (Vernoniaamygdalina)
It speeds up metabolism and therefore is great for weight loss.
Bitter leaf juice relieves fever and fever

MILK CONSUMPTION CAN REDUCE MALNUTRITION
Daily consumption of dairy foods especially milk has been identified as a means of addressing malnutrition in human being and especially infants.
The Managing Director of Fries land Campina WAMCO Nigeria Plc., Mr. Rahul Colaco gave the advice at 60th anniversary programme of the company in the country at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday.
According to him, the company embraced the challenge of helping malnourished and poor children to overcome this scourge by assisting with the provision of quality milk brands in Nigeria.
He stressed the need to develop more sufficiency in milk provision.
Colaco explained that milk is much more nourishing to the human health saying that is also the need to achieve good and delicate balance...

Coconut is the fruit of the coconut palm. The oil of the nut (fruit) is used to make medicine.
Some coconut oil products are referred to as “virgin” coconut oil.. Unlike olive oil, there is no industry standard for the meaning of “virgin” coconut oil. The term has come to mean that the oil is generally unprocessed. For example, virgin coconut oil usually has not been bleached, deodorized, or refined.
Coconut oil is safe for most people if used in amounts commonly found in foods. It also appears to be safe when applied to the scalp in combination with other herbs. Coconut oil is touted as a healthy alternative to butter, vegetable oil and margarine, yet it actually tastes pretty good.The saturated fat in coconut oil is a unique type. It’s made up predominately of medium chain fatty acid

Drink water when you first get up. Imagine walking into a dark room and looking for something. Chances are you will stumble and maybe even fall unless you turn on the light. Or consider starting your car in sub-zero temperatures and putting it into gear without waiting for the engine to warm up. Either situation can lead to problems or even disasters.
The same is true of the human body. Without water to “wake up and turn on” the body each day, you may be running on empty, especially if you skip breakfast altogether. Have a glass of cool water right after you wake up in the morning to tell your body it’s time to get started. Like a gently flowing stream that pushes along debris and rocks, your circulatory system needs fluid to get rid of stubborn free radicals and residue from burned c